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What accidental invention came from a lab surprise?

Teflon.

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Why: Inventions can be accidental, such as polytetrafluoroethylene, known as Teflon.

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Answer: Teflon. Inventions can be accidental, such as polytetrafluoroethylene, known as Teflon.

  1. Invention en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invention
    Inventions can also be accidental, such as in the case of polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon).
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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